Rotala Mexicana
Description
Plants height: 20–40 cm
Temperature: 22–28°C
PH Tolerance: 5.5–7.5
Lighting: Medium to High
Growth Rate(slow, medium, fast): Medium
Origin: Mexico
Position: Midground to Background
Care Tips: Rotala mexicana is a vibrant and attractive aquatic plant with long, narrow leaves that can turn a striking red or pink color under optimal conditions. It thrives in medium to high lighting and benefits greatly from CO₂ supplementation for enhanced growth and coloration. Regular fertilization will also help promote its health. This plant grows at a medium rate and can become bushy, so trimming is required to maintain its shape and prevent it from overtaking other plants. It is best placed in the midground or background of aquascapes where it can add a colorful and dynamic element. A nutrient-rich substrate and stable water parameters are ideal for keeping Rotala mexicana healthy.